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25.01.2022 #BusinessOfTheMonth We would like to introduce Nsure General Insurance Advisors as our Business of the Month. With their generosity and kindness, they have now helped a young child receive a custom bike to ride.... "Its always nice to be able to provide a helping hand to people, and even more so when it assists a child to be able to experience lifes essential adventure something that others may take for granted - riding a bike. With our donation, this young boy will continue to enjoy happy and memorable hours in his front yard, just the same way other kids his age do. Thanks for giving us this opportunity to make a meaningful difference to someones life." Thank you for support and generosity Nsure General Insurance Advisors. -- Want to help a child and give them the opportunity to ride a bike? Contact our Promotions Coordinator, Meadhbh Roche today on 02 9912 3400 for more information.

25.01.2022 Thanks to your support and help, we’ve raised $25,000 to help kids experience the freedom of movement! Every dollar counts in helping us make a change for young kids living with a disability. It's day three and we have a while to go but let’s keep moving. ... Now... Ready, set, MOVE! #readysetmoveau BNI Sydney NW & Penrith Bicycle NSW

25.01.2022 THANK YOU!! Thanks to the amazing generosity of our supporters, we hit our target of $45,000. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone that donated to the appeal.... Heres a little message from our Chair, Andrew Every. If you missed out, there is still time. Click on the link to find out more. https://tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1

24.01.2022 Freedom Wheels is coming to Wagga Wagga! We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Active Physiotherapy Wagga Wagga to bring custom Freedom Wheels bikes to local people living with disability in the Riverina. Free assessments to try a custom bike or trike with the local therapist will be held monthly at the Bolton Park Sports Stadium.... Tuesday 9th February - filling fast! Monday 15th March - filling fast! Monday 12th April Monday 10th May Monday 7th June Monday 5th July Monday 2nd August Monday 6th September Monday 11th October Monday 8th November Monday 6th December For more info email [email protected] or call 02 9912 3400 to get riding today! We are an NDIS registered provider.

23.01.2022 25 days into the challenge and we have raised $42,000! How amazing is that? We are so close to reaching our target of $50,000! Everyone is out and about moving along while our team is working hard in the workshop to deliver our Freedom Wheels bikes to our #FreedomWheelers. Here's a little preview on what goes on behind the scenes! ;)... Thanks to your support and effort, we can help more kids experience the freedom of movement. Every dollar you've donated or made takes us one step closer to making a change for kids living with a disability. It's not too late to support #readysetmoveau! Visit www.readysetmove.org.au to donate today.

23.01.2022 7 days to go and we are MOVING! We have 216 individuals and 27 teams registered. How amazing is that? We've also got some dogs participating in this great cause It's not too late to be a part of something great. You can help kids living with a disability get the opportunity to cycle for the first time.... Register or donate today (you can have the chance to win some crazy prizes! ) www.readysetmove.org.au #readysetmoveau

22.01.2022 Today, 26 November 2020 members from both TAD and Solve Disability Solutions (formerly TADVIC) unanimously approved a merger between the two organisations. TAD and Solve Disability Solutions have worked side-by-side across NSW and Victoria for over forty-five years. Our dedicated teams connect skilled volunteers and people living with disability to design and build custom assistive technologies to assist people in achieving their goals, enable greater independence and increa...sed quality of life. Read on here: https://tad.org.au//members-vote-in-favour-of-a-merger-be/

22.01.2022 An eventful day at TAD... Back to where we all started! Today, we had the opportunity to show TAD Founder, George Winston and his wife, Jean our newly remodelled makerspace at our Northmead office. Thank you to our volunteers for sharing your stories and recent innovations to George and Jean, that have helped a large number of people living with a disability, live more independent lives.... We are so grateful to have had George and Jean visit us today and provide us with a little history about TAD, which continues to inspire us today, 45 years later. #45yearanniversary #CleverIdeasChangingLives

22.01.2022 We've kicked off week one of the Ready, Set, Move challenge and we are amazed by the energy and enthusiasm from all you movers! Want to be apart of our fun event? It's not too late to register. Walk, run, wheel or cycle and help kids living with a disability to cycle for the first time! Ready, Set, MOVE!! ... www.readysetmove.org.au #readysetmoveau #FreedomWheels

21.01.2022 4 days to go... were getting closer! #readysetmoveau Bicycle NSW BNI Sydney NW & Penrith

21.01.2022 URGENT: LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GIVE! Today is the last day to reach our target of $45,000 to help kids on our waiting list get their very own Freedom Wheels bike. Every bit counts. Please donate, share and like this post and help us get our word out.... You are helping change the lives of families like Lila’s. We are so grateful for your support. Please click the link below https://tad.giveeasy.org/lilas1

20.01.2022 Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinics in Port Macquarie are looking nice and fresh for their second assessment day!

19.01.2022 In light of International Day of People with Disability (#IDPWD), TAD will be hosting a free Freedom Wheels assessment day in #Campbelltown! Have you ever wanted to try a custom bike to see if you or your child can ride? Now is your chance! Thursday 3rd December... Bicycle Education Centre, Kings Street Campbelltown NSW 2560 Spots with our Occupational Therapist are filling quick. Get in touch to book today by calling 1300 663 243 or emailing [email protected]. #FreedomWheels

19.01.2022 On Thursday 28th May, TAD virtually launched our recently remodeled makerspace. We had the privilege of being joined on Zoom by our Joint Patrons, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson. Thank you to our many visitors who watched online, and to our amazing volunteers who took us on a tour through the makerspace, sharing their knowledge on the new technology and equipment. We appreciate your continued support to T...AD and to the people we support. If you missed the launch and would like to watch it, please visit https://youtu.be/QYWbvTuPsV4 to enjoy the event. It was so wonderful to have our Joint Patrons cut the virtual ribbon to open our new makerspace. Thank you, to Her Excellency and Mr Wilson for their interest in TAD and how we are continuing to support people living with disability. And thank you again to everyone for your continued support! A special thanks to the late Lynette Mawby, whose generous bequest made this wonderful makerspace possible.

19.01.2022 We are not long away before we launch our remodelled makerspace, joined by our Joint Patrons, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW and Mr Dennis Wilson. If youve forgotten to register, you still have a few minutes to sign up. Visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyk0_Vf6TnyWtttPfnBk3A to register! ... See you in a bit!

19.01.2022 #ClientLove #HumansOfTAD Check out Riley on his new bike! "We are very appreciative and he hasnt wiped the smile off his face. Thankyou" - Doris. ... Want to share your photos? Tag us or share your happy faces along with a few sentences on how its made a difference, to be featured on our social media!

18.01.2022 ATT: Shameless doggy post! Our wonderful volunteer David brought in his gorgeous pooch Sunny today to say hello. David volunteers on our Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and previously toured community groups to present about TAD and the skills of our volunteers to design custom technology.... Great to see you David and thanks for all the great work you do! #humansofTAD

17.01.2022 Our Ready, Set, Fundraisers are doing an unbelievable job! We've reached $32,000 thanks to you all! Last week, we added some friendly competition spirit to the event by displaying our top 5 leaderboard for travelers. In light of our giveaway this week, we thought we'd share the top 5 individual and team fundraisers! Fantastic job to everyone for their amazing effort. Keep up the great work! ... Special thanks to Josh Christian, Emily Priestley, Andrew Every, Anil Puri, Meadhbh Roche & Action Occupational Therapy, BNI Alliance Parramatta, BNI Penrith Panthers, BNI Elite Business.

16.01.2022 Solve Disability Solutions is #hiring! Are you or know someone with a lived experience (direct and indirect) of #disability that may have valuable knowledge, insights, and expertise on living with a disability and how to support people with disability? Solve's new role in 'Sport & Recreation - Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG)' is being established to ensure that customers, families and carers are active partners in product and service design, development, and delivery.... WORK REMOTELY FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA!! "Community-based, our national advisory group will be part of mobilising the #MyActiveLife project, an exciting expansion plan with goals of improving access and participation in sport and recreation for 4,500 Australians living with disability. You will collaborate with a project team and sector colleagues to inform strategy for developing innovative solutions. Coming in from the ground level you will make your impact from planning through to delivery, initially over a two-year period, ensuring there is a breadth of support offered across a diverse range of leisure pursuits." ONLY 6 SPACES AVAILABLE - APPLY BY WEDNESDAY, 17 JANUARY 2021.

16.01.2022 #ClientLove Check it out! Our OT group in Hunter captured a great moment from one of our clients, Mr E! "There was much excitement today when one of our favourite little people received his brand new Freedom Wheels - TAD bike! After the initial squealing, Mr E wanted to make a video demonstrating his amazing new wheels. Nikki and Cameron were able to ensure the perfect fit afterwards "... Want to share your story? Tag us or share your happy faces along with a few sentences on how its made a difference, to be featured on our social media!

16.01.2022 Today, The Centre for Volunteering celebrated and showed recognition to an extraordinary group of volunteers from the #illawarra region, including our very own, TAD volunteer, Peter Howe! Congratulations Peter!

15.01.2022 3 more days to go! How will you challenge yourself? #readysetmoveau Bicycle NSW BNI Sydney NW & Penrith

15.01.2022 Can you help us? We are only 5 days away from 30th June and were trying to reach our target of $45,000! Thanks to amazing supporters who have donated, so many kids are going to get their specialised equipment, but there are still kids waiting. ... Please help by donating via the link, sharing and tagging your friends. tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1 Every moment counts.

15.01.2022 #ClientLove "Thankyou! We recently bought a walker off here and our little boy, Fletcher (2 in August) had his first walks ever with the help of this last week. Low muscle tone and hyperflexible joints have made movement tricky. We are over the moon excited to see him be able to move around the house. Thanks so much!" - Anne-Maree, Fletchers Mother. ... Its so amazing to hear children like Fletcher making such amazing progress! Want to share you story? Tag us or share your happy faces along with a few sentences on how its made a difference, to be featured on our social media!

14.01.2022 #HumansofTAD: At TAD, our volunteers are continuously working hard to creating the best solutions for our clients. ... (Photo: Christo Gordon, TAD Volunteer)

14.01.2022 How can we thank you enough? Thanks to many of you who donated to our Christmas appeal this year, we couldn’t do it without you. Because of your support, so many kids have received brand new Freedom Wheels bikes and have got to experience riding a bike for the very first time. A Freedom Wheels bike can be a gift to the whole family. Thank you again.... https://tad.giveeasy.org/lilas1

13.01.2022 Thanks to amazing donors like you, five-year-old Hudson is able to ride his bike with so much joy and confidence. But did you know that nearly 50% of the families that TAD supports are unable to get funding through the NDIS? You can urgently help more children living with disability get the specialised equipment they need to participate in activities without limitations, just like Hudson.... Please help kids on our waitlist today. Donate today: tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1

13.01.2022 Have you heard Hudsons Story? With help from TAD, Hudson was able to receive a custom-designed handlebar which brought joy and confidence into little Hudson! Help more kids like Hudson, gain their own confidence and joy today by visiting tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1

12.01.2022 #ClientLove We are LOVING this outfit that matches his new Freedom Wheels bike! Thanks to Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation and The Golden Stave Foundation for giving this little man his freedom to ride! ... Want to be featured on our socials? Post up a photo of yourself or your child on their Freedom Wheels bike and make sure to use our tags! (Dont forget the helmet ) #FreedomWheels #HumansofTAD

12.01.2022 One day down, 29 days to go and our #ReadySetMovers are already killing it! We have already reached $20,000 thanks to our fantastic Ready, Set, Movers challenging themselves but we still have a while to go to reach our goal. Share, share, share your pages and keep moving this November.... Want to be apart of the action? Register today or support some of the kids taking part https://www.readysetmove.org.au/home

11.01.2022 1 day to go! How will you challenge yourself? readysetmoveau #challengeyourself ... Bicycle NSW BNI Sydney NW & Penrith See more

11.01.2022 Christmas is coming! Don't forget, we can guarantee the delivery of all Freedom Wheels bikes before Christmas if you order before 30th November*. Your client will receive their custom-made Freedom Wheels bike to ride for the first time as a special delivery from Santa before Christmas Day!... Contact our team today on 02 9912 3400! For more information, visit freedomwheels.org.au/news/santa-is-coming/

11.01.2022 Five-year-old Hudson was born with a limb difference. From the start, he was determined to let nothing stand in his way. But riding his bike and scooter was difficult. He was losing his balance and his confidence. When Hudson received a custom-designed handlebar from TAD, everything changed. ... There are more kids on our wait list urgently waiting for their specialised equipment. You can help them get the equipment they need to live independently. Can you give an urgent gift today? Donate today: tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1

10.01.2022 We are so pleased to announce Bicycle NSW will be one of our proud sponsor for this years #readysetmoveau event. TAD has been a charity partner for Bicycle NSWs event, Spring Cycle for many years. Due to the current nature of COVID-19, Spring Cycle had to be cancelled. But that didnt stop Bicycle NSW wanting to help kids living with a disability have the opportunity to ride a bike for the first time! Check out the short clip from Bicycle NSWs CEO, Alistair Ferguson! ... Register for free today and give the gift of freedom by walking, running, wheeling or cycling throughout November. Visit readysetmove.org.au today!

10.01.2022 2 more days to go! Have you registered yet to #ReadySetMove? Make November a month to remember and give the gift of freedom to kids living with a disability. ... Visit readysetmove.org.au for more info.

10.01.2022 Want a chance to win a #FitBit, a Rebel Sports Voucher and some Freedom Wheels merch? From Monday 9th November, 12am to Sunday 15th November, 11:59pm, any donation made to your page will put you in the draw to win!* The more donations, the more entries in the draw! ... The winner will be announced on Monday 16th November! GOODLUCK! #readysetmoveau

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our sister site in Victoria, Solve Disability Solutions for being featured in the Winter edition of Occupational Therapy Australias, Connection Magazine. Check out the attached excerpt for the latest industry insights from leaders in the assistive technology space, and read up on hot topics including, adapting practice and essential service delivery during COVID, and the benefits of connecting and collaborating in a rapidly changing world. Visit https://b...it.ly/2XS1qAA to read the full article. Well done guys!

09.01.2022 LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GIVE! Today is the last day to reach our target of $45,000 to ensure the kids on our waiting list get the specialised equipment they urgently need. Every bit counts. Please donate, share and like this post and help us get our word out. ... You are helping change the lives of families like Hudsons. We are so grateful for your support. Please click the link below tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1

08.01.2022 5 days to go... Can you guess whats coming? #readysetmoveau Bicycle NSW

08.01.2022 Freedom Wheels with a unique twist? Betty, our Occupational Therapist at TAD is here today to explain the features of our most recent project, the Gomier Trike with an electric pedal assist that also includes a unique solution that allows the client to add on their walker. This fabulous project was engineered by TAD volunteers, George and Terry. ... Looking for your very own unique solution? TAD is here to help you! For all enquiries, contact us today at [email protected] or call 1300 663 243. #HumansOfTAD #UniqueSolutions #FreedomWheels

08.01.2022 New to the Bathurst Cycling Classic in 2021 The Tour combines The Hill Climb brought to you by Renshaw's Pedal Project, Criterium Racing and the B2B 100km. Participants will compete to accrue points across the 3 events, with a prize pool of $15k! Register now via the link below: https://bit.ly/3gTIv1e

07.01.2022 Its a gloomy day in Sydney but a bright one at the TAD warehouse! Preparing for our online orders to go out to our clients before the weekend! Interested in our adaptable solutions? Visit https://www.shop.tad.org.au/ today!

07.01.2022 #ClientLove We always love to see such happy faces of our clients on their custom bikes. Here we have Mitch with his brothers enjoying some quality family time together! ... Want to be featured on our socials? Post up a photo of yourself or your child on their Freedom Wheels bike and make sure to use our tags! (Dont forget the helmet ) #FreedomWheels #HumansofTAD

07.01.2022 To our wonderful supporters, we need YOUR help! Thanks to Essential Energys Community Choices program, we have been chosen as a finalist to receive funding to support our volunteers in Port Macquarie. This is where we need your help... Please vote for our organisation to help us support our wonderful, skilled volunteers! ... Steps on how to vote: 1. Visit https://voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org 2. Pick ZONE 19. 3. Choose our organisation, Technical Aid to the Disabled in the drop down menu. 4. Click the VOTE button. And thats it! Remember to spread the word by sharing this with your friends and family. You can vote every day. Voting polls close 5pm on the 18th June. #EssentialEnergy #Zone19

06.01.2022 How cute is Hudson? You can help more kids like Hudson gain confidence and joy. Right now, there are kids waiting for specialised custom equipment to help them achieve their goals and grow their confidence.... Please click the link to see how you can urgently help: tad.giveeasy.org/tax2020s1

05.01.2022 So wonderful to have our Joint Patrons cut the ribbon virtually to open our new makerspace. Thank you Your Excellency and Mr Wilson for your interest and kind words.

04.01.2022 We are honoured to be recognised as a finalist in the 2020 HESTA Excellence Awards for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services!

04.01.2022 Shout out to HESTA for giving us these beautiful flowers and wishing us luck in tonight's HESTA Awards, where we have been recognised as a finalist for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services. We feel so honoured to be a part of this.

03.01.2022 Need to brush up on the NSW bike laws before jumping on the bike? Bicycle NSW has handy pocket guide to download just for you. Visit https://bicyclensw.org.au/nsw-bicycle-laws/ for more information.

03.01.2022 #HumansofTAD A lovely gift made by talented TAD Volunteer, Jim for TADs project coordinator, Julie. Jim wanted to show appreciation by creating this sentimental gift for Julie B who is parting ways with TAD this week. A great way to say farewell and to remember Freedom Wheels. ... Amazing work Jim! Julie, thank you for your support and dedication to TAD over the last year. We will miss you!

03.01.2022 Congratulations to TAD volunteer, Peter Howe who has won The Centre for Volunteering - Senior Volunteer of the Year award in the #Illawarra Region! Thanks to Peters hard work, he has helped over 50 kids cycle for the first time over the last nine years! TAD congratulates you, Peter! ... #HumansOfTAD #VolunteeringAustralia #Volunteer

03.01.2022 The main focus is about the client. Its their property after all. We want to make sure that its something they like, in terms of both appearance and functionality, - TAD OT, Betty Kuok. Thank you to Occupational Therapy Australia for featuring us on their online blog. Visit the link below to read more about innovating Occupational Therapy Practice through Co-Design & Assistive Technology.... For more information about co-designing and assistive technology, get in touch on 1300 663 243 or email us at [email protected] Read the full article: https://bit.ly/2Pbp1Ix

03.01.2022 The launch of the newly remodeled makerspace is in just a few days! Whos excited? We sure are! To celebrate this exciting moment, we invite you to a virtual tour, joined by our Joint Patrons, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW and Mr Dennis Wilson on Thursday 28th May at 10am. Click the link below to register! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyk0_Vf6TnyWtttPfnBk3A... This online event will showcase the new technologies our skilled volunteers use to bring assistive technology dreams to life. See you there!

03.01.2022 So great to present to the team at Beyond Boundaries Rehab Pty Ltd for their professional development session. We outlined how custom Assistive Technology can help people achieve their goals and look forward to linking our Hunter volunteers with the team to work on some exciting solutions! If youd like a presentation on innovative solutions and co-design get in touch!

02.01.2022 Do you prefer tracking your km’s manually? Here’s a step by step guide on how to track your distance for #readysetmoveau this November!

02.01.2022 Another day, another delivery! Delivering our mobility walker to one of our lovely clients on this sunny Tuesday! The #mobilitywalker is ideal for children who need additional support learning to walk. ... Visit our TAD shop to view our range of products today. www.shop.tad.org.au

02.01.2022 Check out Action Occupational Therapys OT, Sophie on Friday, looking so excited to be back in the clinic with the return of our Freedom Wheels bike assessments in the Newcastle region. Interested in booking an assessment? Visit https://freedomwheels.org.au/start-riding/ today or call 1300 663 243 to speak to one of our friendly staff today!

02.01.2022 Today marks the start of this years #NationalReconciliationWeek. This years theme is all about being in this together, an important message as we move through these changing times. Let us strive towards a more just, equitable nation by championing unity and mutual respect as we come together and connect with one another.... More Info: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

02.01.2022 Thank you to Sameer Pandey for taking the time out to visit our Northmead office. We appreciate your support and generosity which will help more people living with a disability. It was a pleasure to show you the fantastic work which is carried out for the community as well as our new and evolving technologies!

01.01.2022 READY, SET MOVE GIVEAWAY!! Want to win a FitBit and other cool prizes? From Monday 9th November, 12am to Sunday 15th November, 11:59pm, any donation made to your page will put you in the draw to win!*... The more donations, the more entries in the draw! The winner will be announced on Monday 16th November! GOODLUCK! #readysetmoveau **Must sign up to register to be eligible in the draw.

01.01.2022 2 days to go! #readysetmoveau #challengeyourself Bicycle NSW BNI Sydney NW & Penrith

01.01.2022 #HumansofTAD: Gloomy in Sydney today but nice and bright in Gosford. Betty, our OT is out in Gosford running assessments for clients who are looking at getting their child a Freedom Wheels bike. Today, Caelus (Squishy's Page) got to try a bike for the first time. What an exciting moment for him!